Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Odisha: BJD Stages Protest Over Fertilizer Shortage
Farmers in Odisha are facing a shortage of fertilizer needed for their crops.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party held a protest, claiming the government isn't providing enough fertilizer and that some is being sold illegally at inflated prices.
The BJD says farmers are suffering.
The government, however, insists there is no shortage and blames the BJD for stirring up trouble.
The government states that more fertiliser has been sold this year compared to last.
The BJD wants the government to take action and is asking for intervention from the Governor.
BJD staged a protest rally in Bhubaneswar regarding fertilizer scarcity.
Protesters attempted to enter Raj Bhavan and were stopped by police.
The BJD blames the government for the fertilizer shortage.
The Odisha government claims there is no fertilizer shortage.
BJD alleges black marketeering and demands government intervention.
- Who
- BJD and farmers
- What
- Protesting fertilizer scarcity
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- Shortage of fertilizers impacting farmers
BJD
Odisha Government
Fertilizer Availability
BJD
Claims an acute shortage of fertilizer exists.
Odisha Government
States there is no shortage.
Cause of Scarcity
BJD
Blames government mismanagement and black marketeering.
Odisha Government
Blames the BJD for instigating farmers.
- Party Involved
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
- Event
- Protest Rally
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Raj Bhavan
- Issue
- Fertilizer Scarcity
- Government Response
- Claims no shortage
- Allegation
- Black marketeering
- Minister's claim
- 10.85 lakh tonnes of fertilisers already sold
